It’s stuck in the legislature.
The California Constitution requires a 2/3 vote in each house of the legislature for the budget to be approved. While the Democrats have a majority in both houses, they do not have a “super-majority” and they must get Republican support in order for the budget to pass. So far, the G.O.P. is holding firm on, in their view, “a fiscally prudent budget.”
Whether or not we see furloughs of state workers on August 1st is an open question. With the legislature back in session this week it’s possible we will see some movement…but I expect this to drag on for some time.